What's included
16 live meetings
8 in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Optional worksheets, videos, and games will be sent out after each class to practice concepts learned in class.Assessment
The assessment is the completion of the final project and participation in each class.Certificate of Completion
All students will receive a certificate of completion for their attendance and participation upon the completion of this course.Class Experience
US Grade Kindergarten - 3
Beginner Level
¡Hola! Come sing, move, and play games in Spanish in this 8-week course, the 2nd class of a six-part series! We will take what we learned in Elementary Spanish Part 1 and extend our conversations. In Part 2 we will learn how to talk about the weather, places in a city, clothing, and continue to have basic conversations. “Elementary Beginner Spanish ~ Part 1” is preferred as a prerequisite or some introductory experience learning Spanish. All classes will include singing and games to maintain high interest and have fun! Week 1 Topics: I know frequently used classroom phrases. I can recall previously learned concepts. (introductions, colors, and numbers) I can name and count clothing items. Week 2 Topics: I can recall previously learned concepts. (clothing) I can say how old I am. (Tengo ___ años.) I can talk about the weather. (Hace calor. Hace frío. Hace sol. Está nublado. Está lloviendo. Hay tormenta.) I can say what I wear. (Yo llevo ________.) Week 3 Topics: I can recall previously learned concepts. (clothing, weather, basic conversation) I can say where I live. (Yo vivo en __________.) I can say what I wear and what people in my family wear. (llevo, lleva) Week 4 Topics: I can recall previously learned concepts. (weather, city places, basic conversation) I can say where I go in the city. (Voy a...) I can name farm animals. I can describe farm animals by color. Week 5 Topics: I can recall previously learned concepts. (city places, farm animals) I can have a conversation with 2 questions. I can describe farm animals by size. I can say where animals live. Week 6 Topics: I can recall previously learned concepts. (clothing, farm animals) I can have a conversation with 2 questions. I can name body parts. I can say what animals wear. (lleva) Week 7 Topics: I can recall previously learned concepts. (clothing, animals, weather) I can say if I like or don’t like animals and city places. (Me gusta ______. No me gusta ________.) I can learn about the final project. Week 8 Topics: I can recall previously learned concepts. I can create a project to demonstrate learning. Class 1: directions and group practice Class 2: presentations and celebrations! 🎉
Learning Goals
Students will improve their basic Spanish speaking skills and foster an excitement for language learning! See the class "I can statements." for specific content that will be learned in the class.
Syllabus
16 Lessons
over 8 WeeksLesson 1:
¡Hola, Amigos! (Hello, Friends!)
I know frequently used classroom phrases.
I can recall previously learned concepts.
(introductions, colors, and numbers)
I can name clothing items.
I can play a game to practice the vocabulary!
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 2:
La Ropa (Clothing)
Review the conversation: ¿Cómo te llamas?
I can name and count clothing items.
I can play a game to practice concepts learned!
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 3:
La Ropa, El Tiempo (Clothing, Weather)
I can name clothing items. (Review from week 1)
I can say how old I am.
I can describe the weather.
30 mins online live lesson
Lesson 4:
La Ropa, El Tiempo (Clothing, Weather)
I can say how old I am. (Conversation)
I can talk about the weather.
I can say what I wear for the weather.
I can describe the weather.
30 mins online live lesson
Other Details
Pre-Requisites
It is advised to start with "Elementary Beginner Spanish ~ Part 1" or to have had a basic exposure to Spanish. Feel free to reach out for further details.
Language of Instruction
Spanish
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Teacher expertise and credentials
Wisconsin Teaching Certificate in Foreign Language
Bachelor's Degree in Foreign Language from University of Wisconsin - Green Bay
My formal education includes a major in Spanish and a minor in education. I have been teaching Spanish to elementary-age students since 2010! My experience includes teaching in public schools for 9 years, online ESL for 6 years, and on Outschool since June 2020. I also have created Elementary Spanish curricula for a private school and all of my curricula on Outschool.
Reviews
Live Group Course
$200
for 16 classes2x per week, 8 weeks
30 min
Completed by 301 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 5-9
5-8 learners per class